Equipment Set-up Recommendations?


Hi Folks:
I recently installed an air-bearing linear tracking tonearm (the MG-1). Table and cartridge are Teres 255 and ZYX Airy 3x-sb low output. Generally, I'm thrilled with the setup, but I find that when I walk around the room, the cartridge can jump, which is very disconcerting.

When I switch to the OL Silver arm I have, such jumping does not seem to occur, so I'm guessing the MG-1 is more sensitive. All my equipment is supported with the double rack, which may also be a variable to consider - I have my Teres on top - about 40 inches above the ground.

Anyway, I'd welcome any input or insight that migth provide me with a more stable, isolated listening environment where my cartridge won't jump (how bad is that for the cartridge anyway - should that be considered an emergency, or is it pretty common/not-a-big-deal? I've inquired about getting a Gingko platform, which may or may not help. Ideally, I'd like to keep the Teres on top of the rack, as it looks great, is highly accessible, and I don't want to take up more realestate with a seperate Teres stand, if I don't have to.

Anyway, any input and advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

John.
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Showing 2 responses by jayboard

My Rega is perched about as high as your TT on a lightweight steel rack with Neuance shelf (suspended hardwood floor). Neuance is rigid and lightweight. I was very surprised how much it helped with heavy footfall/dancing issues. I wasn't expecting that. Might be worth a look.
Yikes, mon, you're so keen on your nice TT on top of your sharp-looking rack, and you're going to try a concrete block solution? Whoa, keep your head! ;-> I don't want to push Neuance too hard, but given what you'd like to preserve, you might ask Ken Lyons if he thinks his Neuance would help your situation; he is not hype-ful. Save the concrete for if you really have to get serious.